Ren'Py Abandoned Power Vacuum [Ch. 12 Official] [What? Why? Games]

[SuddenReal]

so if it's not canon why not make an NTR route?

We're at chapter 12. Each chapter has about two bad endings (the first one even three). That would mean we'd have 25 different NTR paths if WWG continued those. 25 of the most boring paths, I must say, because there'd be no real story, just sex. There have already been complaints that the non-finale sex scenes are repetitive, so what do you think the backlash for that would be? I'd bet this would be the first NTR game that would get hate from the NTR fans.

 

[Fayn Arawn]

isn't it smarter to let the cutscene happen without disturbing the player's gameplay? and in the next choice the game makes the vanilla choice. but preventing the player from being able to advance in their own way is crap.
Anyway, it's a 1400 page thread, it must be a game with thousands of fans, it would be impossible to explain to them why the execution of the game is stupid.

The issue is that we refer to Power Vacuum as a "game" when it really isn't. It doesn't have "gameplay" beyond limited choice of which subplot to advance next, and whether you want to see alternate endings. There is no choosing love interests or routes (or any player agency at all). There are no minigames or secret collectables. It might be more accurate to describe PV as a visual novel. If you think of it that way you might be less bothered.

Personally, I'm fine with PV in this format, because I enjoy its story. It can also be overwhelming for a dev to write parallel routes of equal quality, which can lead to longer release cycles, and abandonment in the worst cases.

 

[duxurn]

who has a save of the bad endings of parts 10-12?

 

[Snugglepuff]

The issue is that we refer to Power Vacuum as a "game" when it really isn't. It doesn't have "gameplay" beyond limited choice of which subplot to advance next, and whether you want to see alternate endings.

So you're saying this is Mass Effect Andromeda?
I can totally see it now!

Anyway, it's a 1400 page thread, it must be a game with thousands of fans, it would be impossible to explain to them why the execution of the game is stupid.

You think the story's execution is stupid, because it won't do things the way you want it to, and refuse to elaborate on why because "too many fans to explain it to"... That's some basement-tier trolling right there!

 

[Mildred_Rain]

who has a save of the bad endings of parts 10-12?

Check my signature.

 

[Hfap5]

The issue is that we refer to Power Vacuum as a "game" when it really isn't. It doesn't have "gameplay" beyond limited choice of which subplot to advance next, and whether you want to see alternate endings. There is no choosing love interests or routes (or any player agency at all). There are no minigames or secret collectables. It might be more accurate to describe PV as a visual novel. If you think of it that way you might be less bothered.

Personally, I'm fine with PV in this format, because I enjoy its story. It can also be overwhelming for a dev to write parallel routes of equal quality, which can lead to longer release cycles, and abandonment in the worst cases.

We're not even talking about routes or multiple choices, most Devs are too lazy to do that once there's money. It's just letting the scene continue without repeating the correct choice, just in the next scene you take the official one.

 

[Hfap5]

We're at chapter 12. Each chapter has about two bad endings (the first one even three). That would mean we'd have 25 different NTR paths if WWG continued those. 25 of the most boring paths, I must say, because there'd be no real story, just sex. There have already been complaints that the non-finale sex scenes are repetitive, so what do you think the backlash for that would be? I'd bet this would be the first NTR game that would get hate from the NTR fans.

that the scene continues without the robot appearing to tell you to choose the correct option, and since it is supposedly not canon then it would not affect the next choice

 

[Hfap5]

but if it's the hundreds saying it's fine. you're saying it's wrong. wouldn't that make you the odd one out?

it's done like this so he doesn't have to create 2 routes. it already takes a year for an update. doing a second route would just make the game take twice as long.

i personally like the NTR to be the first time, every time. It keeps it fresh and the girls react to it differently each time.

Most people never have their own criteria or analyze. If it's not canon then there's no need to create 2 routes, just show the scene and in the next choice you continue along the main line. Just try not to have the robot appear to tell you to choose again or force you to watch a scene you don't want.

 

[obama2169500]

Most people never have their own criteria or analyze. If it's not canon then there's no need to create 2 routes, just show the scene and in the next choice you continue along the main line. Just try not to have the robot appear to tell you to choose again or force you to watch a scene you don't want.

Here's a thought for you. Since you clearly don't like the game, I dunno maybe don't play it? I know, it sounds crazy right?

 

[SuddenReal]

that the scene continues without the robot appearing to tell you to choose the correct option, and since it is supposedly not canon then it would not affect the next choice

What do you mean "that the scene continues"? First you're talking about a route (which isn't possible since there's too many bad endings already), and now you want "the scene to continue"? Continue with what? Just go into the main story as if it didn't happen? Yeah, that will start complaints. "I took the NTR option and now it's like it never happened". You're backpedalling so hard you're not making sense.

 

[RX-9/C]

Most people never have their own criteria or analyze. If it's not canon then there's no need to create 2 routes, just show the scene and in the next choice you continue along the main line. Just try not to have the robot appear to tell you to choose again or force you to watch a scene you don't want.

So you basically want the robot to kick you back to the main menu or close the whole game, correct? Yeah sorry, I want a second chance to choose a choice that let me continue the story without going back to the main menu.

 

[Fayn Arawn]

So you basically want the robot to kick you back to the main menu or close the whole game, correct? Yeah sorry, I want a second chance to choose a choice that let me continue the story without going back to the main menu.

Gamers today have it too easy! Power Vacuum should have a hardcore difficulty mode!

 

[NachoAndCheez]

Gamers today have it too easy! Power Vacuum should have a hardcore difficulty mode!

I know. You'll now need a thesaurus to read it!!!

 

[SuddenReal]

I know. You'll now need a thesaurus to read it!!!

Better yet, WWG will now start referencing seventies and sixties pop culture. Hope you remember all the bands that played at Woodstock.

 

[Hfap5]

What do you mean "that the scene continues"? First you're talking about a route (which isn't possible since there's too many bad endings already), and now you want "the scene to continue"? Continue with what? Just go into the main story as if it didn't happen? Yeah, that will start complaints. "I took the NTR option and now it's like it never happened". You're backpedalling so hard you're not making sense.

I don't know why in games with threads of more than a thousand pages, users are so retarded xd

 

[dartred]

I don't know why in games with threads of more than a thousand pages, users are so retarded xd

again... if hundreds of people are in agreement... and you're the one that isn't... i think you need to realize who the dumb one is.

you're sitting in your chair thinking, "man, everyone but me is dumb". you're gonna be in a house fire and think everyone else is stupid for running out of the house. while you point and laugh at them. i just have a feeling that's the kind of person you are.

 

[Fayn Arawn]

I don't know why in games with threads of more than a thousand pages, users are so retarded xd

I don't know why you're trying to be the Johnny Somali of this thread.

 

[RX-9/C]

I don't know why in games with threads of more than a thousand pages, users are so retarded xd

Brother didn't even pass elementary grammar but still try insulting people

 

[Snugglepuff]

I don't know why you're trying to be the Johnny Somali of this thread.

Maybe we could club together and buy him a ticket to South Korea...

 

[PBS666]

again... if hundreds of people are in agreement... and you're the one that isn't... i think you need to realize who the dumb one is.

you're sitting in your chair thinking, "man, everyone but me is dumb". you're gonna be in a house fire and think everyone else is stupid for running out of the house. while you point and laugh at them. i just have a feeling that's the kind of person you are.

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